Đề tham khảo thi vào 10 môn Anh Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh năm 2025 - Đề số 8

I. Choose the word / phrase / sentence (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or best answers the question

given in each sentence. (3.5 pts)

1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?

A. races B. houses C. changes D. mistakes

2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?

A. housewife B. mountain C. trousers D. trouble

3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?

A. basic B. function C. mental D. explore

4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?

A. accurate B. develop C. electric D. construction

5. David: I used to play __________ piano very well when I was young.

Emma: Wow, I didn’t know you were a pianist in a popular orchestra!

A. a B. an C. the D. X

6. Mr. Brown: Making a to-do list helps you stay organised and __________ at work.

Olivia: I’ll start making one every morning!

A. productive B. addictive C. formative D. constructive

7. Ms. Smith: If you __________ more than two languages, you can find a better job.

Jack: That’s great! I’ll keep learning new languages.

A. are able to speak B. will speak C. is able to speak D. speaking

8. Mr. White: Anna, do you feel confident about today’s lesson?

Anna: Not really. I don't have __________ knowledge about it.

A. few B. little C. much D. many

9. Noah: Playing a new sport can be one of __________ things you should try this summer.

Sophia: Good idea! I’ll sign up for a tennis class.

A. the most interesting B. interesting C. more interesting D. as interesting

10. Mrs. Green: Listening to and singing along with music is a fun way to __________ your English.

Lucas: I’ll start adding English songs to my playlist!

A. lengthen B. decrease C. enhance D. supplement

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11. Anna: What a beautiful sunny day! The park was __________ with families enjoying picnics.

Ben: I loved seeing all the happy faces!

A. special B. crowded C. populated D. preferable

12. Emily: It came as a(n) __________ when Hannah announced she was moving to France.

James: Really? I didn’t expect that at all!

A. impression B. experience C. surprise D. challenge

13. Teacher: Good job! Your presentation is interesting and informative.

Rosie: __________

A. You can say that again. B. Don’t mention it!

C. Thanks for your kind words. D. I don’t believe in you.

14. Johnny: __________

Maria: That’s great. Congratulations.

A. I’ve passed the exam with flying colors. B. I’ll get the exam results tomorrow.

C. I hope I’ll pass the exam next week. D. I didn’t do well in the exam.

II. Look at the sign or the notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 15 and 16. (0.5 pt)

15. What does the sign say?

A. Leave pet waste as it is.

B. Clean up any waste your pet leaves behind.

C. Cleaning up pet waste is optional.

D. Only some pet waste needs to be cleaned.

16. What does the sign say?

A. Be cautious as elderly people may be crossing the road.

B. There are two old people here.

C. Be careless as elderly people may be crossing the road.

D. They are wearing traditional clothing.

III. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. (1.5 pts)

Dear David,

How have you been lately? I wanted to share some (17) ________ news with you - I have just been offered a

position at a design agency! It’s a small company that (18) __________ in branding and digital marketing.

Last week, I (19) __________ an interview, which went much better than I expected. If I hadn’t prepared (20)

__________, I might not have succeeded. Now, I’m responsible (21) _______ creating visual content,

managing client projects, and sometimes attending meetings with the senior designers.

(22) _________ I’m a bit nervous about the challenges ahead, I believe this opportunity will help me grow

both …